I certainly think more education for parents, teachers and adult mentors would do a world of good to prevent the next generation from being shadowed and haunted by anorexia. Education leads to early detection or even better prevention…

“…Ultimately, this body obsessed culture is the basis on which eating disorders arise, and what must give in order for things to change. As a direct result of this collective obsession, fundamental factors of our mental well-being, such as body positivity and self-love, have become completely buried…”

Something that’s gotta give is education about EDs for trainers and other staff members of gyms and fitness centers. Most staff in these kinds of facilities know next to nothing about this disease, and haven’t the first clue…

Athletes from a wide variety of sports are falling into the condition and I don’t think the prevention methods, support systems and education is intact. We see this in dancers, gymnasts, body builders, endurance athletes, martial arts and anyone who’s competing in a sport where weight class is a factor…

A topic that I think is under-evaluated when it comes to the risk of eating disorder development is the pressure that comes with certain activities, particularly that of dancing. In the dance world, children as early as three years old are expected to strive for a “dancer’s body”…

We need to stop putting so much emphasis on our weight and shape. As a society, we are obsessed with the latest diets, detoxes, and workouts …

#SGG

Something’s Gotta Give is a constructive exposé of the true barriers we face in overcoming eating disorders, in really getting to the other side of this disease. It’s a call for meaningful change, for urgent action. On everyone’s part.